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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Research Scientist Senior - Level 3

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company is seeking an experienced and motivated candidate to join the Signature Integration Team for Supportable Low Observables (SLO). The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the RCS integrity of the F-35 and will operate and analyze measurement equipment while identifying and implementing process improvements related to low observables.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for SLO operations to support production, sustainment, and development requirements
Responsible for performing technical reviews of modification documentation to include, Change requests (CRs), IRPs (Initial Retrofit Plans), TCTDs (Time Compliance Technical Directives), LO Workbooks
Responsible for planning, performing, post-processing, and communicating the results of laboratory, field, depot, flight, and vehicle signature measurements
Responsible to provide LO technical support for the validation and verification of the modifications and field action requests
Responsible to provide LO technical support for the operation of Low Observable Health Assessment System (LOHAS)
Candidate will coordinate with various functions on the team to develop integrated technical/project solutions to both tactical and strategic program risks and issues

Qualification

Low Observables (LO) experienceSignature measurement expertiseRCS measurement equipmentF-35 LO maintenanceTechnical proposal preparationProject management experienceInformation organization skillsSecret Security ClearanceCOMPTIA Sec+ CertificationCADMATLABCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or above in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or another technical degree program - with 3+ years of experience
Previous experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility

Preferred

F-35 LO maintenance/troubleshooting experience
Signature measurement utilizing different tier measurement devices, RADAR Cross section test and evaluation background
Experience with Repair Verification Radar (RVR), Handheld Imaging Tool (HIT) or other zonal RCS equipment
Knowledge of VAS, PDM, Computer Aided Design (CAD), CATIA V5, Matlab, Compuquest, relational data bases, CRM, Excel
Proven experience interfacing with diverse teams of contractors and military customers
Experience in radar cross section (RCS), Low Observable (LO) materials and processes, LOHAS Project or program management, and execution of signature technology
Familiarity with F-35 airframe design and coating materials and methods, aircraft systems and subsystems
Experience collaborating across multi-disciplined engineering and sustainment teams
Excellent information organization skills
Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Secret Security Clearance with CV w/in 5 years
COMPTIA Sec+ Certification

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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